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Book Synopsis: From the bestselling author of Black Hawk Down, the gripping story of the Conficker worm—the cyberattack that nearly toppled the world. The Conficker worm infected its first computer in November 2008, and within a month had infiltrated 1.5 million computers in 195 countries. Banks, telecommunications companies, and critical government networks—including British Parliament and the French and German military—became infected almost instantaneously. No one had ever seen anything like it.
By January 2009, the worm lay hidden in at least eight million computers, and the botnet of linked computers it had created was big enough that an attack might crash the world. In this “masterpiece” (The Philadelphia Inquirer), Mark Bowden expertly lays out a spellbinding tale of how hackers, researchers, millionaire Internet entrepreneurs, and computer security experts found themselves drawn into a battle between those determined to exploit the Internet and those committed to protecting it.
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Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the world of cyber warfare with Worm: The First Digital World War. Written by the acclaimed author Mark Bowden, this gripping story will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Discover the shocking tale of the Conficker worm that almost brought the world to its knees.
Unleashed in 2008, the Conficker worm swiftly infected over 1.5 million computers across 195 countries. No system was safe, as even the most secure networks of banks, telecommunications companies, and governments were compromised within days. The magnitude and speed of this cyber onslaught were unprecedented.
By January 2009, the worm found a hiding place in over eight million computers, creating a massive botnet that posed a catastrophic threat to the entire world. The stakes were high, and only a united front could prevent a complete internet shutdown.
In Worm, Bowden weaves a mesmerizing narrative that takes you behind the scenes of this historic battle. Join a diverse cast of hackers, researchers, internet entrepreneurs, and cyber security experts, as they wage war against those seeking to exploit the limitless power of the internet. This is a story of resilience, determination, and the relentless pursuit of justice in the digital age.
Don't miss your chance to experience the gripping account of the world's first digital war. Dive into the pages of Worm: The First Digital World War and witness the epic clash between those who fought to exploit the internet and those who stood their ground to protect it.
Get your copy of Worm: The First Digital World War today and be captivated by this extraordinary tale of cyber warfare.
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